granola /protein bars - are any low in sugar?

[Anonymous]

I have started being more careful about reading food labels and boy has it been eye opening. I do not eschew all processed foods but I am ready to eliminate granola bars from my kids' diet primarily because there is so much sugar in them - just call them candy bars! The problem is that they are so darn convenient for an on the go snack. I also do not like seeing soy protein as a top ingredient. And this is even in the "healthy" bars! Can anyone recommend a brand and/or variety that is decently low in sugar and has a relatively simple ingredient list? Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Kind bars are mostly nuts. Pretty good and not too unhealthy.

[Anonymous]

I think uber bars use figs and raisins as sweeteners.

[Anonymous]

Some of the Kashi bars are lower in sugar too.

[Anonymous]

My whole family likes the Mojo bars--which are low glycemic index (and were recommended to me by a nutritionist).

[Anonymous]

My health conscious DC likes the Quest bars. They are pricey though - about 2.50 each.

[Anonymous]

Lara Bars are just fruit and nuts, although some flavors have a little chocolate in them.

So no added sugar; I'm not sure how many grams of sugar are in them from the fruit.

[Anonymous]

+1 for Quest bars. I think they have the best stats. I like cookie dough, cookies and cream, and double fudge.

[Anonymous]

As other PPs have mentioned, I (and my kids) like the Kind nut bars, and also the Kashi bars.

[Anonymous]

Uber bars are made by the same company as Lara (Clif). Lara bars are usually sweetened with dates, and Uber are mostly nuts. The one I have with me is 14g carbohydrates, 8g sugar, 3g fiber. Not a lot of protein but still a good snack if you're watching sugar/carbs.

[Anonymous]

Op here - I will check these out, thanks. I have found the kashi bars to be high in sugar but will take a second look. Can you buy the other brands in a regular grocery store, or do I need to go to Whole Foods or MOMs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here - I will check these out, thanks. I have found the kashi bars to be high in sugar but will take a second look. Can you buy the other brands in a regular grocery store, or do I need to go to Whole Foods or MOMs?

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Lara bars are at the regular grocery, but they don't usually have many flavors. Costco sells then too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here - I will check these out, thanks. I have found the kashi bars to be high in sugar but will take a second look. Can you buy the other brands in a regular grocery store, or do I need to go to Whole Foods or MOMs?

We get quest bars at GNC. I've seen them at whole foods on occasion. I need to look into mail ordering them.

[Anonymous]

My kids love Larabars, and they have a few flavors at Safeway; MOM's and Whole Foods have more. Usually Trader Joe's has a good selection of different brands, and their prices are decent, so you could try several different kinds without having to buy a whole box. If you find a flavor you like and want a whole box, Target often has good prices on them.

[Anonymous]

Just a comment on any of these bars, even those sweetened with fruit ... They are very sticky and are very prone to giving your kids cavities. I know they are convenient, but perhaps a small baggy with goldfish, wheat thins, sliced apples, carrots, etc could also provide a portable snack.